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James Smith

POOR Jacob, full of fears and alarm, retired to plead with his God; he wept and made supplication, he had power with God, and prevailed. AND HE BLESSED HIM THERE. Our God delights to bless us; therefore He began so early, for He blessed us with all spiritual blessings in Jesus, before the foundation of the world; He gave us grace in His Son, before He gave us a being: but yet He will have us plead with Him, and weep before Him. He is THE BLESSING GOD. There never was a want, that ever...

Bible Verses: Genesis 32:29

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William MacDonald

The Bible is full of paradoxes, that is, truths that seem contrary to what we would normally suppose or truths that seem to contradict one another. G. K. Chesterton maintained that paradox is truth standing on its head to attract attention. Here are a few of the paradoxes trying to attract our attention.

We save our lives by losing them; we lose our lives by loving them (Mark 8:35).

We are strong when we are weak (

Bible Verses: 2 Corinthians 6:9Mark 8:352 Corinthians 12:10John 15:5Romans 6:17-20Acts 20:35Proverbs 11:241 John 3:91 John 1:8Genesis 32:24-281 Peter 5:5Psalms 4:1Jeremiah 48:112 Corinthians 6:101 Corinthians 1:20-21Matthew 6:19

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George Bowen

There is an erroneous idea of submission abroad in the world. Quite likely, the error obtains in the Church to some extent. There are many things in our condition here to which we are simply called to submit. God has placed them, and woe to him who would seek to displace them. But there are other things which have been placed in our way expressly that we might enter into conflict with them and overcome them. There are difficulties placed in our path, to give us opportunities of evincing what...

Bible Verses: Genesis 32:26

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Samuel Bagster

Let him take hold of My strength, that he may make peace with Me; and he shall make peace with Me.O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire. § According to your faith let it be to you. § Let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord.They drew near to the village where they were going, and He indicated that He would...

Bible Verses: Genesis 32:26Isaiah 27:5Matthew 15:28Matthew 9:29James 1:6James 1:7Luke 24:28Luke 24:29Luke 24:31Luke 24:32Exodus 33:13Exodus 33:14

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Samuel Bagster

In his strength he struggled with God. Yes, he struggled with the Angel and prevailed; he wept, and sought favor from Him. § [Abraham] did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God.Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, “Be removed and be cast into the sea,” and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.  Therefore I...

Bible Verses: Genesis 32:28Hosea 12:3Hosea 12:4Romans 4:20Mark 11:22Mark 11:23Mark 11:24Mark 9:23Luke 1:45Luke 17:5

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Samuel Bagster

Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, “Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him”; and he will answer from within and say, “Do not trouble me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give to you”? I say to you, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as many as...

Bible Verses: Luke 18:1Luke 11:5Luke 11:8Ephesians 6:18Genesis 32:26Genesis 32:28Colossians 4:2Luke 6:12

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Samuel Bagster

When I am weak, then I am strong. § My God shall be My strength. § He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. § Let him take hold of My strength.Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you. § The arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the Mighty God of Jacob.I will not let You go unless You bless...

Bible Verses: Isaiah 40:312 Corinthians 12:10Isaiah 49:52 Corinthians 12:9Isaiah 27:5Psalms 55:22Genesis 49:24Genesis 32:261 Samuel 17:45Psalms 35:1Psalms 35:2

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